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2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series – Malaga, Spain Preview Featuring Sergio Layos

May 1, 2017

The second stop of the 2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup will be going off in Malaga, Spain this weekend! Here’s a little preview of what to expect from Sergio Layos who took the top spot in Sydney and has home field advantage at the Skatepark of Malaga! Expect to see plenty of amazing riding from Sergio and all the other riders that will be dropping in!

“Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Top Seeds Lead Way to Spain after Spanish Pro Sergio Layos secures his first victory at the Australia Global Qualifier. Dennis Enarson, Kevin Peraza, Gary Young, Larry Edgar and more battle it out for the cup and bragging rights. Who will take it? Check back for more content leading up to the event and highlights!”

“In anticipation for a staggering lineup of BMX competition in Málaga this weekend, tour pro and winner of the Australia event Sergio Layos leads the top-seeded pros to his home country of Spain to kick off the second Vans BMX Pro Cup global qualifier event of the season.

Highly regarded as one of Europe’s finest BMX talents, Layos is one of the most respected BMX riders worldwide. After taking home gold in Sydney, Spanish pro Layos will defend his Pro Cup title at his stomping grounds, El Málaga Skatepark, often referred to as one of Europe’s largest parks for BMX riding. Joining Layos, the top 17 pre-qualified seeds from Sydney’s global qualifier event will up the ante, building suspense for the final showdown.

Ahead of the main event, the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series will continue to host the regional qualifier prelims on Saturday, May 6, open to eligible registrants from the region. The top 10 ten riders from the open competition will advance to the main event on Sunday, May 7.

Top 18 from Vans BMX Pro Cup Sydney Global Qualifier, advancing to Spain:
Sergio Layos
Dennis Enarson
Larry Edgar
Corey Walsh
Kevin Peraza
Gary Young
Ryan Nyquist
Jason Watts
Matt Cordova
Kris Fox
Alex Hiam
Dylan Lewis
Tom Dugan
Greg Illingworth
Pat Casey
Boyd Hilder
Tyler Fernengel
Corey Bohan

Wildcards for Vans BMX Pro Cup Spain:
Chase Hawk
Clint Reynolds
Dan Foley “

Flybikes – 2017 Neo 16″ and Nova 18″ Complete Bikes Promo

December 16, 2016

Flybikes just dropped this rad new promo video giving you a look at their 2017 Neo 16″ and Nova 18″ bikes that have just dropped. This video features young guns Marco and Lucas Sanchez riding the bikes, with Ruben Alcantara and Sergio Layos joining them for a session! The bikes look dialed and it looks like these kids were stoked on the bikes, too! Check it!

“Each year we get the opportunity to design new and improved versions of our bikes and we’re very excited to give you a look at our brand new 2017 Neo 16″ and Nova 18″ bikes! Hit play to check out this video featuring Marco and Lucas Sanchez riding our new bikes along with Flybikes Pro Team riders Sergio Layos and Ruben Alcantara cruising the Malaga Skatepark! You can learn more about both of these bikes by visiting the links below!

2017 Flybikes Neo 16″ Complete Bike
2017 Flybikes Nova 18″ Complete Bike

The 2017 Neo 16″ and Nova 18″ bikes, along with our full range of 2017 complete bikes, frames and parts are available through Flybikes dealers worldwide and online NOW!”

Terrible One – “Sleeping Giant No. 1” Flipbook

December 16, 2016

Terrible One coming through with a dialed new Flipbook giving us a look at their teams setups from bikes to skateboards, plus a few riding photos for good measure! Hit the flipbook above to check out Joe Rich, Ruben Alcantara, Garrett Byrnes, Joey Calderone, Mike Molineri, Shawn “Elf” Walters and Joseph Frans‘ current rigs! You know this is one you’ll want to take in, so get to it!

“Fifty-two pages of Bike checks (Ruben, Joey, Garrett, Mike, Elf and Joseph), Skateboard checks (Ruben, Garrett and Joe) and some other stuff… Thanks for everyone’s help in putting this thing together.” – Joe Rich

In the Cut – Tom Dugan, Chase Hawk & Ruben Alcantara

November 29, 2016

The Etnies team have been putting in the work to wrap up filming for their “Chapters” DVD that has been in the works for a while now. Tom Dugan and Chase Hawk recently made a trip over to Malaga, Spain to spend some time with Ruben Alcantara and to film for the video. Here’s a little behind the scenes look at what they got into while filming in Spain and Portugal.

“Tom Dugan, Chase Hawk and Ruben Alcantara spent two weeks in Ruben’s hometown of Malaga, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal while filming in the 11th hour for the new etnies full-length video “Chapters”. Here’s a behind the scenes look at what went down in between the wild moves collected. Huge thanks to etnies BMX.

Phone-filmed by Rob Dolecki, with some beautifully-filmed lines by Mike Manzoori.” – DIG

Money For Trick 2016 Official Highlights

November 16, 2016

Now THIS is what we call a GOOD TIME. The official video from this years Money For Trick contest at the Skatepark of Malaga in Spain gives you a look at all the action and good times that went down throughout the day and the madness at the after party! Amazing vibes, excellent riding, dialed film work. You have to give this one a watch! Shout out to Fernando Marmolejo for making this happen!

Also, check out the Money For Trick 2016 Photogallery!

“With 200 registered from all corners of the country and other parts of Europe like UK, grece, Germany or France, “Rubén Alcántara” Skatepark climbed their slat once more… With one of the best bowls of the world, the level in this discipline was unbeatable, people as “Juanillo” from Chile destroyed them minds doing a whip in a 7 mts transfer ,winning 200€ as Best Trick. The “follow me” of Sergio Layos, Kevin Kalkoff and Greg Illingworth left certainly speechless to the public with its incredible airs. After a very cold Monster began the new of this year, the M.O.R.(Money Obstacles race) the truth is that had great acceptance from the riders and that achieved its goal… Disconnecting a little tricks and having fun!! Cristian Toledo made the best time with 11, 37seconds taking 100€!
Then at dirt continued stressing the flow with Miguel Cuesta to the head, as a result took their € 200 for Best Style, some spectacular tricks as 360 Seatgrab Indian’s “juanillo” also did we skip surprised. The Street was savage, many riders wanting to give it all, so we had to make 4 groups to ride well… Courage Adams or Jason Eustathiou certainly is carried several 5€ thanks to its softness and flow. The Canary Javi Castilla won other €200 with the best creativity with a oppo tooth to crank 360… The public was happier than ever with the amount of awards which are pulled from the Truck… over €1000 in stuff like Vans Shoes a United frames/ bars, Oakley Sunglasses or polaroid cameras just by upload a photo on Instagram… And the after party… to say that there are still people’s Party, says it is all!
One more year whith the REAL bmx atmosphere… The event never would have been possible without the unconditional support of Monster Energy and the collaboration of UnitedBMX, Vans, Oakley, BMXUnion and Wallride Mag.

Filmed By: Salva Moreno
Edit By: Fernando Marmolejo
Song: Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats – I´ll cut you down

Podium Amateur:
Best Trick: “Isma de Antequera”
Best Creativity: José Gonzalez
Best Style: Teresa Fernandez

Podium Pro:
Best Trick: Juan Arias
Best Creativity: Javi Castilla
Best Style: Miguel Cuesta
Best Time M.O.R. :
Cristian Toledo”

Photogallery: Money For Trick 2016

November 1, 2016

Last weekend was the annual Money For Trick contest at the Ruben Alcantara skatepark over in Malaga, Spain! The concept is pretty straight forward, you come out and ride and have a good time, and you win money and prizes all along the way! This year was nothing short of amazing with 200 riders that registered to ride the different events from the park and street contest to the Money Obstacles Race and more. This photogallery contains photos from throughout the day from pros to the young guns. Plenty of smiles! Below you can find a few words from Fernadno Marmolejo who organized the event and took all of these photos!

“With 200 registered riders from all corners of the country and other parts of Europe like the UK, Greece, Germany and France, the “Rubén Alcántara” Skatepark was packed once more. With one of the best bowls in the world, the level of riding going on was unbeatable. Riders like Juanillo from Chile blew minds doing a massive whip transfer, winning 200€ for the Best Trick contest. The “Follow Me” contest with Sergio Layos, Kevin Kalkoff and Greg Illingworth left everyone speechless with their incredible airs and style. After everyone had some Monster, we began the new event for this year, the M.O.R.(Money Obstacles Race). This event a had great response from the riders and that achieved its goal… Not focusing on the tricks and just having fun! Cristian Toledo made the best time overall with 11.37 seconds taking the 100€ prize!

After that, the dirt contest followed with some amazing flow from Miguel Cuesta, who took €200 for the Best Style. The Street contest was savage, there were a lot of riders wanting to give it their all, so we had to make 4 groups for this event… Courage Adams and Jason Eustathiou ended up with plenty of 5€ bills thanks to their amazing control and style. The Canary, Javi Castilla, won €200 for the best creativity with an oppo tooth to crank arm grind to 360… The crowd was loving every second of it and we gave away over €1000 in prizes like Vans Shoes, United frames and bars, Oakley Sunglasses and Polaroid cameras just by upload a photo on Instagram.

After things wrapped up, the after party started… All we can say is it was crazy!

Another year of Money For Trick down, with the REAL BMX atmosphere all day long… The event never would have been possible without the unconditional support of Monster Energy and the collaboration of United BMX, Vans, Oakley, BMX Union and Wallride Mag. Thank you for your support!” – Fernadno Marmolejo

Results Amateur:
Best Trick: “Isma de Antequera”
Best Creativity: José Gonzalez
Best Style: Teresa Fernandez

Results Pro:
Best Trick: Juan Arias
Best Creativity: Javi Castilla
Best Style: Miguel Cuesta

Best Time M.O.R. :
Cristian Toledo

Checo feeble to tailwhip followed up by a free t-shirt for his prize!

Courage Adams truck driver over the rail!

Cristian Toledo!

Cristian Toledo won some money!

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Ruben Alcantara’s Etnies “Forward” & “Grounded” Sections Remastered

June 28, 2016

Ruben Alcantara – Etnies “Grounded”

Ruben Alcantara has been my favorite rider since I first got into BMX some 17ish years ago. The first time I met him, I was the mega fan with his signature Ruben frame from Macneil and his signature Ruben shoes from Etnies. Today, DIG re-released Ruben’s sections from Etnies “Grounded” that came out in 2008, and “Forward” that came out in 2002 for your viewing pleasure in a re-mastered, higher quality than what’s bene floating online for years. This is a reminder as to why he’s a personal favorite of mine and so many around the world. Hit play on both sections and enjoy the gold!

“Grounded was released in 2008 to much anticipation after Etnies previously praised video. After years of filming, the video was delivered to audiences with Ruben being granted the last section again. In six years Ruben’s riding had progressed in a way that seemed unattainable at first but looking at his past only seemed natural. His pursuit of street transitions and banks continuing in full force gave a new meaning to “gap to wallride” throughout his part. Through Ruben’s riding he brought his question of “You’ll never know” until you try to the table with setups and tricks and few if any would think possible.”

Ruben Alcantara – Etnies “Forward”

“Forward was released in 2002 on VHS and DVD with Ruben closing out the video with the final section. A mix of skatepark and street footage, Ruben always managed to find something to blast or get technical on. From massive ditch quarter pipe hips, to wallrides, to fakie smith half-cab tabletops, he was innovating and progressing BMX with each session. His video part gave BMX the beginning taste of where his riding style was going and his conscious effort that less is more.”

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Skatepark Malaga One Year Anniversary

March 17, 2016

It’s pretty incredible to see just what an amazing skatepark can do to a scene or city as a whole. Ruben Alcantara‘s Malaga Skatepark opened up one year ago already and since then, there’s been a TON of BMX, mountain bike and skate contests and jams, thousands of kids learning to ride and skate, visitors from all over the world and what appears to be a ton of happy people. This place caters to everyone from beginners to pros, young and old, boys and girls. There’s even stuff to do if you don’t ride or skate. Although this video is in Spanish, it’s easy to understand just what this place has done. Absolutely amazing.

Filmed and edited by Yoni Cadenas

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